Met Issues ‘Orange Alert’ in Himachal Amid Heavy Rains; 145 Roads Closed
The alert follows heavy rain that closed 145 roads, disrupted 14 water schemes and 224 transformers, and left 64 people dead since June, officials said.
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Met issues ‘orange alert’ in Himachal amid heavy rains; 145 roads closed
Since the onset of monsoon on June 30, 64 people have died in rain-related incidents so far, including 14 in landslides and one in flash floods. The State has suffered losses to the tune of ₹797 crore
64 dead in Himachal Pradesh since monsoon's onset; wet spell to be on till Aug 12
Monsoon rains have caused 64 deaths and Rs 797 crore in losses across Himachal Pradesh. One hundred twenty roads remain closed, and many water supply schemes are disrupted. The Hindustan-Tibet road was reopened after a significant landslide in Kinnaur. Moderate to heavy rain continues, with a yellow alert issued until August 12. Manali and Dharamshala recorded significant rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Heavy Rain Lashes Shimla; IMD Warns of More Downpours Across Himachal Till August 12
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Residents in Shimla said the persistent showers affected daily activities, making commuting difficult and slowing business operations. Rainfall intensified after intermittent spells during the day, leaving roads slippery and reducing visibility. India News | Heavy Rain Lashes Shimla; IMD Warns of More Downpours Across Himachal Till August 12.
The monsoon is about to intensify once again in Himachal Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of the state on August 10th and 11th.
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